Donny, you're not making a fair comparison. The ipad is NOT a laptop, and works very differently regarding open windows. The touch screen allows for instant access to way more than 3 windows, so in effect, you can have dozens of windows available, and a music player always at hand in each. They are different beasts, and if you take the time to adjust your technique, you may find that a tablet can be much easier than a laptop screen that is run by a keyboard, and mouse. I made the switch long ago, and haven't looked back.